On Christmas Eve we decided to take a trip to the North Shore. I had a list of things to see there, so I was excited to take trip there. We started in Haleiwa with breakfast at Cafe Haleiwa that was recommended by some friends. Check out our view at breakfast.
Al and I shared the halibut with eggs, potatoes and toast, so yummy. I think I had fish almost everyday and I loved it.
Alex most likely eating a Puff
Cafe Haleiwa a must try.
I spotted a Giovannis shrimp truck that is super famous with crazy reviews. I was dying to try it, but we never got a chance to stop when it was open.
We stopped at the shops in Haleiwa to look around. I loved their ornaments hanging in the trees.
On our way out of Haleiwa we stopped at the famous Matsumotos for Sno Cones. MMMM so good.
We stopped at Waimea Bay to lay in the sun which was sadly not shining and waited while the boys played football in the ocean.
Such a production to lay on the beach.
We stopped at Ted's Bakery for some pastries. Al and I had their famous chocolate pie and the most amazing chocolate brownie.
It was kind of chilly when we stopped at Shark's Cove, so no one snorkeled.
A friend told me I must try the Ahi Burger at the truck stand across from Sharks Cove. My mouth was watering while I looked at the menu, but after 15 minutes of standing there we finally asked how long it would take to get food and she said 30 minutes. Boooo for bad customer service and she could have cared less because there was a line of locals waiting for their food. If anyone is going to Hawaii soon you must try this for me and let me know how it is!!
We were starving after we left the food truck and planned to eat lunch at Hukilau Cafe which is from the movie 50 First Dates. CLOSED, worst ever. There isn't a ton of places to eat at on this side of the North Shore besides all the Shrimp Trucks, but we ended up just going back to Waikiki.
Our last stop was the Temple. There wasn't a soul here on Christmas Eve besides about 10 Sister Missionaries.
Last time I was here was in 2008 with some girlfriends when I was dating Al.
Trevor left his shirt in the car, but that didn't seem to discourage him from walking around the temple with us...lol
Al thought it would be funny to get our picture by this Maternity statue.
How beautiful is this view? I could have sat there all day!!
BYU Hawaii. I don't think I would have ever gone to class if I went to college here.
Our drive back was breathtaking. Loved North Shore
We arrived back to Waikiki with just enough time to go sit on the beach. It started raining and I spotted another rainbow, best ever!!
Sweet little Alex taking a Christmas Eve nap
That night we met in Al's parents room to talk about our most memorable Christmas gift. Al's parents Hawaiian Hotel Christmas tree.
14 people in one hotel room
Kajsen who only responds to the name Duggas. Al's dad gives all the grandkids nicknames.
Briyler who's nickname is Bri Bri Be Ju. Alex was lucky and got the nickname Prince.
